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Phantom of the Opera: ‘Love, Intrigue and Jealousy’
Louise Chase brings light to the origins of ‘Phantom of the Opera’.
Fairy Tail: Non-Stop Fantasy Fun
Sam Pegg tells us why we should start watching Fairy Tail.
My Sweet Orange Tree: ‘Oliver Twist in the Streets of Urban Brazil’
Elizabeth Sorrell tells us about the tragic tale of My Sweet Orange Tree that was originally written in Portuguese.
“Marvellously unique and gives a childlike feel to the production”: A Review of Jacqui and David Morris’ A Christmas Carol
Elizabeth Sorrell reviews Jacqui and David Morris’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ an adaptation that breathes new life into the classic Christmas tale.
The Master and Margarita: ‘Truly the Creation of a Great Mind’
Alex Read takes us through Mikhail Bulgakov’s satirical novel that was published posthumously.
The Odyssey: ‘An Epic Poem of Epic Proportion’
Sophie Young takes us through the popularity and cultural phenomena of the ‘epic’ and the classic Greek tale The Odyssey and its feminist retellings.
“Charmingly Funny and Remarkably Moving” – A Review of Tom Allen’s No Shame
Classic Culture Olivia Dellar introduces you to your brand new favourite comic.
Our Favourite Documentary Series
Edge writers compile their favourite documentary series.
“Love and how violently it can hurt”: A Review of Sarah Kane’s Crave at Chichester Theatre
Elizabeth Sorrell shares thoughts and admiration for Tinuke Craig’s production of Sarah Kane’s ‘Crave’ at the Chichester Theatre.
Hidden Gem: Alias Grace
Louise Chase recaps Netflix’s Alias Grace.
A hilarious whodunnit full of plot twists: A Review of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club
Richard Osman, known for his prime-time quiz shows, has delved into the world of whodunnit crime novels – Becky Davies tells us more.
A Brief History of Black Entertainment Television
Head editor Morgan McMillan gives an overview of the BET network.
Root: A Mischievous Box of Animal Mayhem
Theo Smith talks us through fantasy strategy board game Root.
Exciting TV Pilots: Downton Abbey
Louise Chase discusses Downton Abbey’s well-rounded pilot.